Walter Leon Pryne, 89, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones at Baptist Retirement Center. Born on May 21, 1928 in Utica, New York to the late Walter H. Pryne and Amelia Mursch Pryne. He was a Veteran who served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Midway from 1946-1951. After his Service he graduated from Oswego State and Cornell University. He became a department chairman and teacher at Scotia High School, while also teaching drivers ed. He retired in 1988 from the Industrial Arts Department after 34 years of service and continued teaching driver ed for summer school for six years after retiring. Walter also worked part time at the Manheim auto auction in Clifton Park. He was a lifetime member of the Clifton Park Elks #2466, a lifetime member of The Scotia Glenville Lions Club. he was a member of the Proctors Theatre Guild. He was a former member of the Glenville planning board and traffic safety committee for the Town of Glenville, a Republican committee member District 23 in the Town of Glenville and a member of the Glenville Senior Center. Walter was a communicate of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glenville, NY.He was also a member of the Northeastern New York Golden Retriever Club, and has had golden retrievers for over 30 years. Their love for golden retrievers over the years resulted in owning five golden's. Walter and Rosemary are founding members since 2001 of the Garnet Blades- Union Hockey Booster Club. They also enjoyed their season tickets to The Tri-City Valleycats baseball games. Walt was married December 26, 1959 to the love of his life, Rosemary Caputo Pryne, at St. Joseph's Church in Scotia, New York. Walter and Rosemary enjoyed their second home on Lake Kiwassa in Saranac Lake, NY for 42 years.He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; his nieces, Kathy Sanders, Debbie Sanders, Laurie (Derek) Overton and Jackie (Eric) Filimon. Uncle Walt was loved by his several great-nieces, nephews, and cousins, Steven, David, Ashley, Corey and Andrew; cousin, Charlene Pryne-Dunbar and her children, Ashley and Tiffany originally from Saranac Lake, now in Lake Anna Virginia.A special thank you to Mary Ann Negus, Jill Moffett, and Herb Crandall for many hours of help during this time, and my nieces who were there at all times to help.Services were held privately at the convenience of the family. He has been laid to rest at Park Cemetery, Scotia, New York.Memorial contributions in memory of Walter can be made to The Union College Hockey Garnet Blades Booster Club, 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308; or to the Scotia Glenville Lions Club, P.O. Box 2001, Scotia, NY 12302. Online condolences at www.bekkeringellisfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2018.

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Christine Eckerson

April 2, 2020

RIP Mr Pryne.Gone but never forgotten.

Christine Eckerson

April 1, 2019

RIP Mr Pryne! Thank you for your service in the Navy!

Karen Helms

April 11, 2018

Walter was a teacher and friend. He gave me sanctuary when I needed a place to finish school work, brought me to basketball games when I was grounded, put me to work in the print shop the summer of 78, and successfully guided me through driver education. Rosemary and Walter were friends to my family, always. Walter will be remembered and his spirit will remain forever.

Mark D'Alessandro

April 9, 2018

Walt Pryne was my Industrial Arts teacher at Scotia from 1976 to 1978, He was by far one of my favorite teachers of all time. I spent many hours in his classes and actual worked for him in the summer of 1977 printing papers for the school system. You were the Best!
May you rest in peace, Heaven is all set now, the have the best teacher there!

Frederick Powers

April 7, 2018

I can't begin to tell you what an influence Walter Pryne has had on my life and career. As a high school student he played a major role in my decision to become an Industrial Arts teacher. He even arranged an interview at our high school with the recruiter from Oswego and provided me with a glowing college reference. I was accepted and attended Oswego for my undergraduate education. I began my career as an IA teacher and eventually moved on to other positions within the education arena. I am retired now, but all through the years I often thought about Walter, how he kick-started my career, and how he was doing. On one hand I am sad to hear of his passing; however, on the other hand I am glad to see that he remained active and engaged, and had a long life with his loved ones.

Christine Eckerson

April 7, 2018

RIP Mr Pryne! You were not a teacher of mine but I do remember you. Condolences to family and friends.

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